User's Manual

CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................3
OPERATION
Cocking...........................................................................4
Air Source Installation....................................................4
Seating of Air Source......................................................4
Loading ...........................................................................5
Trigger Safety .................................................................5
Firing...............................................................................5
Uncocking.......................................................................5
Air Source Removal........................................................5
TUNING YOUR GUN
Ball Retaining Spring Adjustment..................................6
Velocity Adjustment Procedures.....................................6
FIELD MAINTENANCE
Field Stripping ................................................................7
ACCIDENT CAUSES YOU CAN CONTROL.....................8
MAINTENANCE
Barrel...............................................................................9
Upper Chamber...............................................................9
Lower Chamber ..............................................................9
CLEANING SCHEDULE
Lubrication......................................................................10
SERVICE HINTS....................................................................10
TROUBLE SHOOTING HINTS...........................................11
PARTS BREAKDOWN ..........................................................13
WARRANTY INFORMATION.............................................15
CAUTION
• Read the entire manual before using the F4 Illustrator.
• The F4 is not a toy. It can cause serious injury or death.
• Wear approved eye and head protection, even when test firing.
• The compressed air source used with the F4 can cause serious injury or death.
• Sale or use of the F4 Illustrator is not intended for individuals under the age of 18.
• The F4 is to be used only as described in this manual.
• Fire only 0.68 caliber paintballs from the F4.
• Check the velocity of your F4 before each use. Not to exceed 300 fps.
• The F4 can fire when dropped.
• Keep the F4 unloaded and unpressurized when not in use.
• Install a barrel plug in the barrel when not in use. (One is included with the F4.)
• Replacement barrel plugs are available from your ACI dealer.
• Handle the F4 as if it is always ready to fire. It recocks during firing.
• The F4 can be dangerous up to 200 yards (180 meters).
• Don’t shoot at opponents closer than 20 feet.
• Never shoot toward individuals not wearing approved eye and head protection.
• Never disassemble the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Do not touch a chilled CO2 container with bare skin; frostbite can occur.
• Using the F4 while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is disregard of public safety.
• Never shoot at the property of others.
• Learn and follow the rules of the field where you are playing.
• Always maintain control of the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Never store the F4 while it is pressurized.
• Two very dangerous defects require immediate attention by your dealer or quali-
fied airsmith:
1. The air source bottle valve unscrews from the bottle.
2. The gun double fires (other than when you are running out of air).
• Do not modify your gun, especially your trigger assembly.